Art (A-Level)

A-Level

Studying a creative A level is both challenging and hugely rewarding. Whether choosing to study A level Fine Art with the intention of progressing to an art and design degree course and a career in the creative industries or choosing to study the subject to broaden their A level programme, students will find that studying a creative A level subject will develop a range of subject specific and widely sort after transferable skills. There are over 300 creative subjects available to study at degree level and following a creative pathway at sixth form can lead to a range of diverse career opportunities. Every year students from our Creative Arts department at Pendleton Sixth Form apply for and gain high quality places on some of the best creative degree courses in the world at Universities such as Glasgow School of Art, Central St Martins, London College of Fashion, Ravensbourne, Manchester Metropolitan University and Leeds College of Art.

Outline

This course allows students the opportunity to explore a range of creative disciplines from textiles manipulation, painting and drawing through to working in three dimensions (for example sculpture or ceramics) and print. We actively promote an experimental approach to developing ideas and creating work. We want students to be ambitious, inventive, motivated and above all creative. The course is mostly practical, supported by contextual enquiry to broaden students’ knowledge base and understanding. It is split into two elements, Personal Investigation (which involves the development of a personalised portfolio and related outcomes supported by a short, written essay) and Externally Set Assignment (which involves the development of ideas from initial research which are then refined into final outcomes based on a set theme). The Personal Investigation element is worth 60% of the overall grade and the Externally Set Assignment the remaining 40%.The first year focuses on building knowledge, understanding and practical skills through working on teacher set themes and mini assignment briefs. The second year becomes more focused on each student’s personal creative journey and the development of their personal ideas.All work is externally moderated to ensure fairness of assessment and that national standards are maintained.You can follow us on:Instagram: @pendletonschoolofcreativeartsTwitter: @creativeartspen

Entry Requirements

Students will need a minimum of five grade 5’s or above, including English Language and Mathematics. In addition, students must have a GCSE (or equivalent) in a creative subject area such as Art, Textiles, or Creative Media.

Students without a previous qualification in Art and Design must attend a Pendleton Sixth Form College masterclass, where staff will discuss further study choices and assess the student’s suitability for the course.

*Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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Academic Yr

25/26

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Art (A-Level) (Level 3)

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Pendleton Sixth Form College

Start Date

02/09/2025

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